By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, February 18, 2026: President Dr Julius Maada Bio has received Dr Maxime Houinato, UN Women Regional Director for West and Central Africa, at State Lodge, Hill Station. The courtesy call reaffirmed UN Women’s commitment to supporting Sierra Leone’s ongoing gender-focused reforms, including the constitutional review process and full implementation of the...Read More
Ibrahim S. Bangura Sulima, Pujehun District – February 13–15, 2026: The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has successfully staged a three-day Culture and Creativity Weekend Getaway at Sulima Beach, spotlighting one of Sierra Leone’s most scenic yet underexplored coastal destinations. The event forms part of the Ministry’s wider strategy to promote domestic tourism, stimulate...Read More
By ED DAVEY FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — Scores of illegal luxury mansions have been built in a national park that serves as an important environmental buffer for Sierra Leone ’s capital and the government has done little or nothing about it, an investigation shows. The Associated Press and The Gecko Project exclusively obtained the results of a...Read More
By Marian Magdalene Bangura-Strategic Communication Unit – MoICE In a moving and historic gesture of gratitude, His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio has conferred national honors on several distinguished international military officers who played pivotal roles in helping Sierra Leone achieve and sustain peace during and after its brutal civil war. At a grand ceremony...Read More
Serious constitutional and financial questions have re-emerged regarding Sierra Leone’s passport production arrangement, focusing attention on transparency and lawful procedure. The Government’s 2013 agreement with Netpage (SL) Limited, working alongside HID CID Limited, was ratified by Parliament in accordance with Section 105 of the 1991 Constitution, giving it full legal effect. The approved contract did...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, February 19, 2026 – Honourable Justice Mark Ngegba of the High Court has sentenced Mohamed Jalloh to 18 years imprisonment after convicting him for unlawful possession of drugs, contrary to Section 8(a) of the National Drugs Control Act of 2008 (Act No. 10 of 2008). Jalloh was arraigned on charges that...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, February 18, 2026: In a landmark move to strengthen Sierra Leone’s military and improve the welfare of service personnel, President Brigadier (Rtd.) Julius Maada Bio, Commander-in-Chief of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), has announced a 25% salary increase for all ranks, effective April 2026. The announcement was...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) Chairman Batilo Songa has reaffirmed his commitment to party unity and discipline as the SLPP positions itself for the 2028 general elections. Speaking in a recent interview with Premier News, Songa emphasized that his leadership reflects the party’s founding principle of “One Country, One People.” Leadership Amidst...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – February 2026 – Salone Hidden Gems, one of Sierra Leone’s renowned theatre groups, has hosted a Folklore Storytelling and Cultural Dinner at Stafford Lodge, Hill Station, in a bid to preserve and revive the country’s rich oral traditions. The event blended storytelling, cultural dances, music, drama, and...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Bo District, Sierra Leone – February 11, 2026: The Paul School for the Blind has issued an urgent appeal for assistance as worsening funding constraints and care challenges threaten the survival of the institution and the wellbeing of its visually impaired students. Headmaster Mohamed Sallieu Conteh revealed that the school, which...Read More
